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Fearless

(2008, Country, by Taylor Swift, Label: Big Machine Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Insightful country love songs have broad appeal.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A lot of the songs show some maturity and insight about relationships, which should help teens get some perspective on their own heartaches.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Kissing is mentioned. One song alludes to losing virginity to someone who "changed his mind."
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Fearless

Parents need to know that the songs on this album are mostly about being young, in love, and let down in love. There's a mix of joy and despair, but even the more angst-ridden songs have an empowering message and put the pain of breaking up or being overlooked by boys in perspective. The lyrics generally kid-appropriate, though one song does allude to virginity loss.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Taylor Swift's enormous success and widespread appeal. Do you think she's popular because her music speaks to more than just country fans? Which of the songs on this album can you relate to the most? Many of the songs seem very personal. How do you think it would feel to have your private life in the spotlight, as many celebrities do?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Mature but upbeat and positive singer has a wonderful sophomore!

    My mom loves her! I do, too! I have both of her albums and this one is tied with the other! Her ranking on the maturity scale has gone up, which is something I totally endorse. But, a note to common sense media- It doesn't mention ANYTHING about having sex so stop knocking her down! She is a TON better than that bad role model Miley!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title off for age 12 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Bad

    Boring and mushy

  3. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    great album for everyone!!!

    I love her songs, I really liked this album "Love song" is really good!

  4. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0

    i think its good

    there are some really good songs there, like You Belong With Me...... but i guess its not for people my age...

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    great song

    great for all ages it rocked anyone should get this cd for partying or just hanging out

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